Construction is planned for Highway 61 in Two Harbors for 2027 and 2028. This project has been in development since 2018 and is currently in final design.
Summary of work
The final corridor plan has a number of new features. Some of the highlights include
Left turn from Scenic Drive to Hwy 61 will be closed
Multi-use trail from Scenic Drive into town separated from the roadway
Roundabout at the intersection of Hwy 61 and 7th Avenue
Multiple protected pedestrian crossing refuges and sidewalk improvements
Roundabout at the intersection of Hwy 61 and 11th Street
Retain existing traffic signal at the intersections of Hwy 61 with 4th Street, 6th Street, and 7th Street
Park Road intersection improvements
Trail connections to the Gitchi Gami Trail
Traffic impacts
When construction is underway, traffic will be detoured.
Why were roundabouts chosen for this project? Why not traffic signals? Can large trucks and recreational vehicles navigate them? Find those answers and more here.
The Utah DOT Traffic and Safety division produced an informational video on roundabouts. It showcases the benefits of roundabouts (especially the safety benefit) to a wide variety of audiences. Roundabouts are not the perfect solution at all intersections, however, in the right locations, roundabouts can be a very safe and efficient way to move not just motor vehicles but pedestrians and bicyclists, too.
